What terms are related to agency?

Related terms include: Executive Department. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for agency.

Executive Branch

Agency

A federal organization created to perform a specific function, such as the EPA or NASA. May be independent or part of an executive department.

One of the 15 federal departments headed by a Cabinet secretary (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of Education).

What is a agency?: A federal organization created to perform a specific function, such as the EPA or NASA. May be independent or part of an executive department.
What terms are related to agency?: Related terms include: Executive Department. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for agency.